Libya urged to reschedule presidential vote 'swiftly'

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 26, 2021 12:22 am

LONDON, United Kingdom: The United States and four European powers on Friday (Saturday in Manila) urged war-torn Libya to quickly set a new date for delayed presidential elections.

In a joint statement, they urged the North African country's leaders to 'swiftly' name a new date and issue the final list of presidential candidates, which had been a key point of contention in the run-up to the polls that were set for Friday.

Emad Al-Sayeh (R, Rear), Chairman of the High National Elections Commission, makes an announcement of presidential candidacy during a press conference in Tripoli, Libya, on Nov. 23, 2021. A total of 98 candidates, including two females, have submitted applications for the first direct presidential election in Libya as the application ended on Tuesday. XINHUA PHOTO

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